Tasks for “Biological Scientist”

Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.

Measure salinity, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life.

Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.

Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.

Prepare plans for management of renewable resources.

Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.

Study and manage wild animal populations.

Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.

Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.

Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.

Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences.

Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public.

Cultivate, breed, and grow aquatic life, such as lobsters, clams, or fish.